This One-Stop Shop In Montana Will Take You On A Trip Down Memory Lane
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Jessica Wick
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Fancy hotels and modern shopping centers have their time and place, but sometimes it’s nice to enjoy a simpler experience… especially at a charming place like the Virgelle Mercantile. If you have yet to stumble upon this place during your Montana travels, add it to your must-see list right away.
Only about 85 people currently call it home. The now ghost town of Virgelle was founded in 1912 by Virgil and Ella Blankenbaker as a shipping point for the homesteaders who were settling in the area.
The Blankenbakers built the two story general store and living quarters to sell groceries and other necessities to its earliest residents. It operated until 1970, when the last storekeeper closed its doors.
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He reopened "The Merc" as an antiques business and converted the upstairs rooms into an inviting B&B.
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You’ll feel like you’re experiencing prairie life in Montana, but with all the comforts of modern times. You can even have a private party or family reunion by renting all the cabins for $1,000 per night.
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You never know what you’ll find on their shelves.
For over 100 years, this ferry has been transporting passengers and vehicles across the Missouri River. It’s open from mid-April to mid-November, depending on the weather and ice in the river.
Their website lists their events, which happen fairly often. Up next is their Real Country Christmas at a Country Store celebration on December 3 and 4.
The Virgelle Mercantile is located at 7485 Virgelle Ferry Road North in Loma. Call 1-800-426-2926 to reserve a room. And if you’re unable to make it in the near future, check out one of these other Montana accommodations that won’t break the bank.
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